suspension sounds from 05 Camry with Eibach springs

[racerchoi]

It's been about a month since i installed the Eibach springs in my 05 Camry. Lately I've been noticing a much frequent clunking sound coming from the front every time I pull out of my driveway. Is this normal with Eibach springs?

I used the same strut mounts that I had. Also had a camber kit installed. Any suggestions as to what it could be?

[LE05]

Originally Posted by racerchoi

It's been about a month since i installed the Eibach springs in my 05 Camry. Lately I've been noticing a much frequent clunking sound coming from the front every time I pull out of my driveway. Is this normal with Eibach springs?

I used the same strut mounts that I had. Also had a camber kit installed. Any suggestions as to what it could be?

is everything tight? check the sway bar links (both front and rear), make sure those are tight. they are commonly a source of clunking noises.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Check your mounts, could be loose or even broken. If they are broken replace them asap because you will snap your springs.

I had this happen, my mount broke and i turned the wheel and the spring snapped.

[racerchoi]

Visually the mounts look good. How can I tell if they are broken from under side, or would that be very obvious?

If i change the mounts, will i need to remove the strut/spring?

Does any 1 know what torque the mounts should be tighten? Or should I tight it to the max?

[racerchoi]

Mounts were very loose, I can't believe they were that loose. Tighten them up and drove around the block, so far no more clunking. Hopefully that was it. Still can't believe why they got that loose.

[Lamski]

Originally Posted by racerchoi

Mounts were very loose, I can't believe they were that loose. Tighten them up and drove around the block, so far no more clunking. Hopefully that was it. Still can't believe why they got that loose.

Which part was loose? the upper nuts, the lower large nuts?

[racerchoi]

all 3 upper nuts shown in pic on both sides were very loose. I saw the the guy use an impact wrench when he installed the struts and springs a few months ago, so they must have not have had enough torque applied to them.

[LE05]

Originally Posted by racerchoi

all 3 upper nuts shown in pic on both sides were very loose. I saw the the guy use an impact wrench when he installed the struts and springs a few months ago, so they must have not have had enough torque applied to them.

shops just don't take the time to properly torque anything anymore. this is why whenever i'm able to, i do the work myself.

[racerchoi]

Unfortunately the clunking sound has returned (not as much though) and I'm leaning towards the mounts being bad after all. What a bummer, i should have just done it when I did the struts a month ago. grrrrrrrr!

Any 1 know what the torque setting should be on the struts? I read 152 to 167 lbs/ft but not too sure.

[LE05]

I assume you mean strut to knuckle torque: Front Struts - 155 ft-lbs; Rear Struts - 188 ft-lbs.

dunno why the rears are higher, but that's what it says in the repair manual.